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How to get from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL.
You can get from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL is by taking a train, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $31 (€28).
Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
The quickest way to travel to Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL is by train, which takes on average 3 h 14 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h.
The Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL distance is around 175 miles (282 km).
The average frequency per day from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 1 flight per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
- You can go to Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL by bus with Greyhound. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $31 (€28) with Greyhound from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL on Omio.
- You can travel from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with Amtrak from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL.
Yes, there are direct services available from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Springfield, IL and Chicago, IL.
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